
Jonathan H
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We’re proud to announce that Great British Energy – Nuclear has signed a contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to deliver the UK’s first Small Modular Reactors. A major step forward for clean energy, jobs and long-term energy security. #EnergySecurity gov.uk/government/new…








@ret_ward Fuck off, you lying cunt. Renewables - and the backup and new grid buildout required because of Renewables - are the expensive part of the mix.






Turmoil in the markets this morning as oil prices surge: * Oil prices rose by 25% over the weekend and are now above $106 a barrel and climbing. G7 finance leaders to meet to discuss joint release of emergency reserves * The FTSE 100 fell significantly after trading opened * Forget interest rate cuts. Traders are now betting on a *rise* in interest rates later this year from the current level of 3.75% * The cost of government borrowing has risen significantly this morning. Two-year bonds are on track for worst day since Liz Truss's mini-budget


Oh, real shame to see Lebaneat has closed down at York station. They did great coffee but now the locks are changed and a window displays notices from a bailiff.


What if Democracy dies in indifference? Deep cuts at behest of Bezos. Exec Editor Matt Murray announces: Sports desk killed. Metro desk down to about a dozen (previously 40+) Hope to keep presence in 12 foreign bureaus (currently 70+ staffers) My story: npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-…




A tunnel at the Dartford Crossing was closed for more than 30 hours after an oversized lorry struck crucial pieces of equipment. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/4q1xQUv




Trump announces 10% tariff on European nations that oppose his Greenland plan as thousands across the island and Denmark protest his annexation threat. cnn.it/4pDnqKh



Primrose Hill will be closed on New Year’s Eve this year ⛔There will be fencing, security and a police presence to prevent access. If you had planned to head there to get a view of the central London fireworks, please make alternative arrangements.

